girl's name
Raphaella
raf-ay-EL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,436
Raphaella is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 24 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1998, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1914.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Raphaella Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 90 |
How Popular Is Raphaella?
In 2024, Raphaella was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Raphaella Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Raphaella Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Raphaëlla | Raphaëlla is Raphaella written with a diaeresis, used in France, where it ranks #1,937. | 165 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Raphaella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raphaella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raphaella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raphaella
- English raf-ay-EL-uh
- French rah-fah-eh-LAH
Sibling Names for Raphaella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raphaella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raphaella
How popular is the name Raphaella?
In 2024, Raphaella was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Raphaella a girl's or a boy's name?
Raphaella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raphaella?
Raphaella has 4 syllables.
When was Raphaella most popular?
Raphaella peaked in 1998, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Raphaella a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Raphaella currently ranks #1,937 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.